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Why Everything You Know About Bluegill Management is Wrong---INTERESTING ARTICLE BRINGS UP MANY GOOD POINTS

Why Everything You Know About Bluegill Management is Wrong BY MATT MILLER OCTOBER 15, 2015   Follow Matt Bluegills are prone to overpopulat…

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Sexing redear sunfish.

Here at BBG, I like to believe we are always ready to learn something new and broaden our knowledge base. Sure, we have lots of photos, but…

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65 years is a long time for this record not to have been broken... what gives? especially with all this bio engineering and genetics in play...why is this a northern strain instead of the Coppernose?

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Crappie-Bluegill Spoawn

I just wondered if the crappie spawn has begun anywhere yet. Here in Central-Western, PA things won't get going until early April if I reme…

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5 Mar 17
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A Prosperous 2014 Panfish Season To Date

 Not sure what all the contributing factors are but 2014 has been an amazing panfish season to date in Coastal North Carolina......Despite…

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Basic Discussion

105 Oct 14, 2024
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What state would you choose to fish Bluegill if you could only pick one?

We are fortunate to have members from all over this great nation...One of my favorite things about Bigbluegill.com is the instant connecti…

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Basic Discussion

265 Oct 14, 2024
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Targeting 'gills or any other fish species impossible

Small soft plastics - many shapes / actions catch gills and all other species. Jig head weight and hook size are always important.

Started by Frank M in Basic Discussion

0 Sep 26, 2024

These aren't gills, but great smallmouth

I caught 3 nice smallmouths yesterday on the Juniata River in PA. I landed 2 that topped 18 inches and another that was 17." I caught sever…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

8 Jul 14, 2024
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Not Gills, Smalliesi i

I managed to land two 18" smallies yesterday that were  close to 3 pounds. I was  throwing a foam Ole' Mr. Wiggly with my fly rod and catch…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

0 Jul 13, 2024

Jig Fishing Under A Float.....Things to Consider and Other Recommendations

Here's just a couple jigs I like to fish. Some micro and some regular sizes. Just one of my Panfish Boxes.....Various jigs, floats and we…

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Basic Discussion

289 Mar 11, 2024
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Record Kansas Crappie

Anyone know personal specifics about this? https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/kansas-record-crappie-removed/?fbclid=IwAR2YJjDznqLcN0PFKrIX

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7 Mar 2, 2024
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I'm Back,

 Well, I'm back. We, my better half and I have had some health issues. I still have a total knee surgery coming up, but we are doing pretty…

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10 Jan 2, 2024
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Accepting New Members

Are we still accepting new members to the site?  I recommended an individual to join us but he hasn’t been accepted yet……..anyone know the…

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0 Jul 19, 2023

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Some Beautiful Clean Crappie…New Arrivals Shallow….3/23/2025

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Down East North Carolina Daily Double…..3/23/2025

"I hope it’s soon Bruce….looks like a pretty big warmup in the south, hope some it…"
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Down East North Carolina Daily Double…..3/23/2025

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"I dressed better the 2nd outing, Jeff! LOL Was more comfortable."
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